FOR Meeting Wednesday 12/10/08

Those in attendance:
Michelle Scott
Toni Mazer
Jonathan Mazer
Roxanne Donnelly
Mr. Hennes
Sarah Donnelly
Tom Donnelly
Joe Galindo
Susan Whitesell
Julie Kelly
Collette DaCruz
Christina Parks
Bill Mortimore
Hale Conklin
Paul Heaney
Hans Kogler

A. The WASC Focus group meeting for Wednesday 12/10/08 was cancelled. It was reported that the WASC process is ahead of schedule. Contributions for this process were handed in to the appropriate person(s).

The issue of students being part of this process was discussed. Mr. Galindo, the interim RVHS principal, reported that the students working on this process will work on it during classtime and not after school as first thought.

B. The subject of communication was discussed. For example, not everyone was notified of the above mentioned meeting that was cancelled on 12/10/08 and people showed up not knowing. It is very important that legal guardians are notified when meetings are cancelled and emergencies occur.

It was also discussed that there are issues with the district's e-mailing system and the telephone system which causes communication break down. Guardians that e-mail teachers and call them as well, do not always receive a quick response. This is believed to be largely due to glitches in the district's e-mailing system and telephone system.

Mr. Hennes, RDUSD superintendent, discussed a communication system he would like the school district to use called Connect Ed. Connect Ed is a mass messaging system that communicates with telephones. This system would be very beneficial and could be used for numerous reasons.

C. Safety:
The subject of supervision in the cafeteria and other areas of RVHS during lunchtime was discussed. While there seems to be limited supervision during this time, Mr Galindo did say that walkie talkies are used by staff to provide a fast response for issues that arise.

A good suggestion was to have two lunch groups so there would be less students to monitor at a given time. This would lessen issues occurring dramatically.

Mr. Galindo discusssed that incoming students are interviewed so the school may learn about the incoming student. Education about students can help with putting services in place if the student needs help in some way. Mr. Galindo also said that it's important to follow up if services have been put in place. This process helps with the safety of our school because the students are assisted right away and it helps alleviate surprises. Mr. Galindo feels it's important to be a successful student as well as citizen.

Mr. Galindo stated that he has identified safety funds that are available to RVHS.

It was also stated that prevention before a safety issue occurs is very important.

Pertaining to safety protocol, Connect Ed (mentioned in above subject B) would also be beneficial for this reason. This would get information out to guardians fast. Radio Rio has an emergency broadcast system in place. Maps and emergency procedures are posted by every classroom door.

D. Textbook Coordinator for the school district:
This will be a classified position that will be posted in January 2009.
The textbook coordinator's postion will include but may not be limited to:
Inventory and barcoding of textbooks
Keeping abreast on new textbook adoptions
Ensuring all students have textbooks needed

Guardians would like there to be two textbooks for each subject available to each student. A classroom set and one that could go home with the student for the school year. The students' backpacks are very heavy.

E. Technology:
It was reported that staff members have access to the School Plan test scores. This is very beneficial information for the staff members because they can assist students on a more individual basis. However, the hardware needed to assist lower ranking students is not available to the staff members due to lack of money.

The computers at RVHS are in dire straits. The computers desperately need to be updated. Teachers and students must have "current" tools to be successful. RVHS does not have a functioning computer system. The RVHS staff would be beyond grateful to receive 30 upgraded laptop computers to make their job more efficient and easier and ultimately help our kids.

It should be noted that while the computer program ARIES is in place to be utilized, the hardware is not availble to run this beneficial program.

A full time technology employee is desperately needed. This employee could perhaps work on grant writing too.

F. Hale Conklin/Rio Vista Advocates:
The facility for this community based volunteer locater organization has been leased. Their website, riovistaadvocates.com, will be online by 1/1/09.

Hale stated that is very important that work that is done by volunteers through his organization be maintained.

Mr. Conklin stated that he had not been contacted by the River Delta Unified School District to utilize and benefit from his organization. Mr. Hennes, the district's superintendent, said he would be willing to talk with Mr. Conklin at a later time.

** IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE :
The next FOR Schools meeting will be held at RIVERVIEW SCHOOL
Wednesday 1/14/09 @ 7:00 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Scott

Info on teacher resignation

Hello everyone
Does any one have info re: why the new math teacher Mr Walker at RVHS has resigned? This will be the 3rd math teacher in 2 yrs. Ross, Aburto, now Walker. This comes in the middle of WASC accreditation and can hurt our students academically.
Ms B. Gomes is going on maternity leave, Mr Fulk is out on medical leave, Mr Lake is out on workman's comp, now Mr Walker resigns. All of these teachers teach advance preparatory classes too. This is a concern to us because one of the bullets of interest which we established at our first meeting was recruitment and retention of teachers.

2008 February Technology Plan

Rio Vista High School Technology Plan

James Lake, Principal
Rio Vista High School
410 South 4th Street
Rio Vista, CA 94571


February 1, 2008

Table of Contents
Vision

Goals

Principles
Introduction
Collaboration
Connectivity
Hardware Configurations
Model Hardware Configurations
Configuration Advantages and Disadvantages
Other Considerations

Goals

Funding Schedule
Evaluation

Rio Vista High School Technology Plan

Vision
Rio Vista High School’s vision is to aid its students in becoming skilled, knowledgeable, independent, and self-directed learners who are comfortable with and proficient in using technology in all its forms as information resources. Our ESLRs specify that our students develop effective communication abilities and essential academic, technological, and career life skills. Through the use of technology, with its varied aspects and applications, each student at Rio Vista High School will be afforded opportunities and challenges that will allow them to successfully engage the future. Rio Vista High School staff, parents, and community/business partners should share the responsibility to develop, implement, and utilize standards-based technology programs.
Goals
To insure equal access to technology throughout the campus
To promote effective and efficient use of technology as an instructional tool through staff professional development
To integrate technology into all aspects of instruction in the curriculum
To enhance student achievement
To promote a paperless environment in the administration of student information
Principles
Every Rio Vista High School student should have the opportunity to acquire the technological knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy.
To enhance student learning, Rio Vista High School faculty should provide appropriate integration of technology with standards-based curricula and instructional management.
Each Rio Vista High School staff member should be a competent technology user.

Introduction
The primary purpose of this guide is to present the essential technical considerations for implementing the Rio Vista High School Instructional Technology Plan (RVITP).The School Technology Team developed a series of technical standards, recommendations, statements of direction, and other aids to implement a wide range of instructional and administrative technology. The purpose of these recommendations is to provide a blueprint of what the minimum level of infrastructure should be at Rio Vista High School.
This ITS document addresses the following three main areas fundamental to the development and execution of long-range technology plans: Collaboration, Connectivity, and Hardware configurations. These technical standards provide a foundation for the collaborative planning and support efforts. Support areas are of particular importance to the usefulness of the RVITP, the worthiness of the school technology plan, and the ultimate success of the technical infrastructure at the school. The areas of primary interest include personnel training (i.e., numbers, types, and organization of staff), purchasing (e.g., potential use of statewide, high-volume discounts and minimization of administrative efforts), and management (e.g., use of common staffing resources and facilities for managing software, providing technical assistance, and performing research and development tasks).The proper implementation and employment of current available technology (including hardware, software, and communications) has been a consideration in creating the recommendations and standards. More emphasis, however, has been placed on the ability to accomplish cost-effective scalability and growth of technical resources (e.g., the transition from standalone computers to local-area networks (LANs), from networked labs to school-wide networks, from school networks to a wide-area network (WAN, and the implementation of Thin Client Services)). A primary area of concern is the ability to achieve economically practical and effective communications with the outside world. Also the School Technology Team addressed the connectivity issues of security, instructional resources, adequate human resources, quality of service and bandwidth. The technical standards have been developed through a logical and iterative process, beginning with the instructional requirements for achieving outcomes identified in the state’s core curriculum standards. Representative applications software packages that target important categories of educational technologies were identified, and alternative hardware and network configurations were formulated based on software requirements and emerging trends.
The standards and recommendations outlined in this guide serve as examples, aids, and references for developing and building and purchase computers and/or peripherals that exceed these specifications, as it better suits instructional purposes. Traditional uses of instructional computers have addressed the areas of drill and practice, supplemental instruction, and computer programming. The implementation of the architecture described in this document will contribute materially to providing capabilities beyond these basic functions. Students and teachers will be able to explore, discover, research and communicate with worldwide resources in order to fulfill both structured educational requirements and to pursue the personal enrichment of each individual. It is intended that access to necessary resources will be available, regardless of time of day or geographic location. Through the wise and judicious use of support resources, the RVITP offers a unique and far-reaching opportunity for the district to address comprehensively the planning for and implementation of technology for instructional purposes in our school. The focus of the supporting resources must link directly to the methods and practices of implementing the technical standards. Without adequate, well-managed and appropriately organized supporting resources, the technical standards will fail to contribute significantly to the achievement of instructional goals.

Collaboration

The purpose of this plan is to promote an environment that encourages partnerships between the RVHS and school district as we work together in order to access the technology market and procure equipment, services and professional development at dramatically reduced rates. Funding strategies and acquisition activities must be well planned, organized, and coordinated. This unity of effort may have many partners, including the consulting of personnel who have thin client and technological equipment acquisition expertise. It is recommended that collaborative undertakings be considered for the following areas:
Purchasing
By joining efforts, educators can purchase hardware, software, supplies, maintenance, and support at greatly reduced rates.
Evaluation
software availability that will enable school personnel to become more competent technology decision makers.
Support
Thin Client provider and on site warranty service programs.
Maintenance
The possibility of forming partnerships to address maintenance and repair service needs.
Training
Consolidation of training efforts for professional, technical, and support personnel should be investigated.
License management
Centralized management of software licenses and upgrades especially for OS, Office suites and Anti-virus protection.

Connectivity

Connectivity throughout our school, district and the Internet is important to insure total access to all students and staff. Currently RVHS is undergoing major remodeling and new construction. The purpose of this plan it to insure connectivity is seen as a vital part of all aspects of construction and planning. Among the issues that impact connectivity decisions are the following:
Security
There needs to be a hierarchy of rights for network users (students, teachers, administrators, etc.) to control access to the server and other resources. Firewall, Intrusion Detection, and Vulnerability Assessment services also need to be considered.
Support
Knowledgeable technical support is a critical component of any plan and it is suggested that school districts investigate the possibility of sharing human resources.
Wiring
All new buildings need to be wired for data, voice, and video transmissions. Older facilities should include retrofit plans that are feasible and attainable. Attention should be paid to security in the wireless environment.
Electronics
Plans should include the installation of wiring closets with adequate climate control, power and controlled access. Then, as design phases are implemented, appropriate electronic components can be installed within the closets.
LAN
Local area networks link computers over a relatively small geographic area and should be part of an integrated model. The Integrated model needs to be designed to connect all parts of the school, so that technologies are accessible and useful wherever they are needed.
WAN
The Wide-area network has to enable users to connect to sites outside the school, expanding student, teacher, and administrator outreach to external resources, databases, library resources, video retrieval, and other individuals. Care should be made to ensure that a sub-server should act as a safety net if the Stepford system becomes inaccessible during the school day.

Hardware Configurations

Determining Requirements
One of the most important concepts in this technology plan is that software to support curriculum and instruction decisions were the driving force behind the selection and purchase of hardware. This is important because certain conclusions can be drawn about hardware requirements by examining the software specifications. What is immediately evident is the wide range of hardware requirements for these programs. The trend has been toward increased memory capacity and processor speeds; therefore, the computers we chose to purchase should be done so according to the guidelines set forth in this document. This does not mean that every machine should have the same configuration. Some programs (multimedia, CAD, VoCATS) may require more memory or speed. Many discipline areas use applications and multimedia CDs that require sound, which necessitates the use of headsets. The following pages contain information on configuration features based on criteria considerations.

Model Hardware Configurations

Model hardware configurations have been developed to assist in the purchase, training, support, planning, and operation of the four instructional technology initiatives described in the RVITP. These model configurations are:
1. Network-ready desktop computers
2. Portable computers
3. Thin Client applications
4. Printers

These model configurations emphasize the importance of connectivity in a single network environment designed to connect most or all parts of the school building(s). Careful planning is an integral part of creating this viable technology infrastructure with the flexibility and growth path necessary to respond to the school’s increasing needs. This allows for a school’s curricular and business needs, rather than hardware availability, to drive the selection of software. The pages immediately following show the detailed configuration components and associated criteria and considerations for each model. Please note that information in the criteria column indicates considerations and concerns as of December 2007. These criteria are dynamic and will change as necessary to reflect industry standards and innovations.

DESKTOP COMPUTERS (Network Ready)

The purpose of this section is to provide a basis for purchasing the selected desktop computers. The technical criteria discussed below provide information by which we set specifications for the units. In order to satisfy the needs of the users, consideration was given to the types of work performed now and the types of work anticipated within the next five years. The configurations chosen attempted to extend the lifetime of the acquired computers through the use of carefully tailored specifications. Local technical guidelines from the District Technology Committee and school curriculum software needs provide the justification/explanation for the specifications chosen.
FEATURE
CRITERIA
Processor
A CISC based processor running at 850 MHz or greater can be used as a standalone or networked desktop computer. If the computer is to be used with multi-media applications, 1000 MHz or greater should be considered. Other equivalent processors can be evaluated and considered.
Processor
A RISC based processor running at 400 MHz or greater can be used as a standalone or networked desktop computer. If the computer is to be used with multi-media applications, 450 MHz or greater should be considered.
Cache
Performance will be enhanced through the use of 256 kb or greater of Level 2 cache. Other configuration solutions can be evaluated and considered for equivalent performance.
Fixed Disk
The capability to store an appropriate number of applications as well as documents on the network is improved through the use of a fixed disk of 10 GB or greater.
Fixed Disk Controller
Performance efficiency will be improved through the use of an enhanced IDE or SCSI-II controller.
RAM Size
The ability to run sophisticated applications and to maintain an array of open programs is enhanced by the use of 128 MB or more of RAM. If the computer is to be used with multi-media applications, 256 MB of RAM should be considered.
Bus
Performance efficiency can be enhanced by the use of a PCI bus instead of an ISA bus in a WinTel machine. The use of USB, FireWire (IEEE1394) or other fast busses are recommended for all computers.
Displays/MONITORS
A 17 inch monitor should be considered especially for graphical and multi-media applications. Larger monitor areas can be evaluated and considered for special uses and needs.
Resolution
Picture and text clarity can be improved by higher resolution and bit depth. Monitors capable of high resolution and bit depth should be able to adjust to lower resolutions and bit depth. If the computer is to be used with graphical or multi-media applications, 1024 x 768 pixels to as high as 1600 x 1200 may prove more satisfactory.
Network Interface
A network interface adapter is required. The recommendation is to purchase 10/100 auto-sensing Ethernet as provided by either an interface card or built in NIC on the motherboard.
Miscellaneous Ports
A minimum of 3 USB ports, and one IEEE1394 (Firewire) port is recommended. A serial port may be considered if already-purchased peripherals require it.
Modem
If modem capability is required, a 56 kbs v. 90 modem will provide for satisfactory speed.
CD/DVD Drive
A twenty-four speed read writeable CD ROM Drive should provide satisfactory performance. A 5X speed or higher DVD Drive should provide satisfactory performance. Higher speed drives can be evaluated and considered.
Sound Adapter
If this is a desired option, 16.bit stereo will improve performance especially with multi-media applications. Some Windows software may require SoundBlaster compatibility. Sound in, out, and microphone ports are recommended. Sound may be integrated into the motherboard and the USB port may be used for microphone input and additional speaker output.
Desirable
Wireless network capability built-in (i.e. integrated antenna) Flash Drive capability and CD-RW, built-in
Miscellaneous
Plug and Play capability is a requirement.
Warranty
A 3-year on-site warranty should be the minimum.
Avoid
Diskette drive, Serial and Parallel Ports. [The floppy diskette interface and legacy ports will not be available in computers produced in the near-future as dictated by the PC Design Guide 2000, 2001.

PORTABLE COMPUTERS (Network Ready)

This section applies to all types of portable computers. When selecting a portable computer, consideration should be given to users, locations and purpose. In some cases, it will be advantageous to use a docking station to connect the portable computer to a network. In other cases, it will be more appropriate to use a LAN PCMCIA card to connect the portable computer to a network. Several users can share PCMCIA cards. Some portable computers already have the required function(s) built in and, therefore, eliminate the need to purchase a PCMCIA card(s) for that function (e.g. a modem). The technical criteria discussed below provide information by which to set specifications for quality units. The configurations chosen should attempt to extend the lifetime of the acquired portable computers through the use of carefully tailored specifications. Local technical or educational reasons/needs should provide the justification/explanation for the specifications chosen.
The following set of features and associated criteria is intended to help in the development of specifications for the acquisition of computers and their components:
FEATURE
CRITERIA
Processor
A CISC processor running at 850+ MHz can be used, or a RISC processor running at 400+ MHz can be used as a standalone or networked portable computer. If the laptop is to be used with multi-media applications, 1000 MHz or greater should be considered. Other equivalent processors can be evaluated and considered.
Cache
Performance will be enhanced through the use of 256 kb or greater of Level 2 cache. Other configuration solutions can be evaluated and considered for equivalent performance.
Fixed Disk
The capability to store an appropriate number of applications as well as required data and documents is improved through the use of a fixed disk of 6 GB or greater. [Performance efficiency will be improved through the use of enhanced IDE.]
RAM Size
The ability to run sophisticated applications and to maintain an array of open programs is enhanced by the use of 64 MB or more of RAM.
CD/DVD Drive
A twenty-four speed CD ROM Drive should provide satisfactory performance. A 5X speed DVD Drive should provide satisfactory performance. Higher speed drives can be evaluated and considered.
PCMCIA
If the computer does not have a built-in modem and Ethernet capability, then the computer must contain one Type III slot in order to accommodate a PCMCIA card. One Type III slot will serve as two Type I or II slots.
Display
A minimum of 12.1 inch active matrix display is acceptable but a 14 inch or greater active matrix display is recommended.
Modem
A capability of 56 v.90 KBPS will provide for communications at satisfactory speed.
External Connections
An external port, which is SVGA or equivalent, will allow a connection to a quality desktop display. An appropriate external connection port will be needed for a connection to a docking station or presentation display device. (we think should leave this in – ex overhead video projector) Several laptop computers have no SVGA out but do have s-video or TV output.
A desktop display is not necessary if the laptop display is satisfactory. In fact, there are several laptop displays reproduce color better, and are sharper than desktop monitors.
Docking Station
A locking capacity is recommended regardless of docking station needs. The capability for “hot swapping,”(i.e. docking/undocking while the portable computer is powered on) should be specified if desired. The ability to secure the portable computer while unattended through a key lockable docking station should be specified if desired.
Removable Fixed Disk
Technical support personnel, backup computer situations and media centers may require use of a removable fixed disk. If so, a USB or IEEE1394(firewire) hard drive can be given to such users for them to store their files on. Multiple users with their own hard drives should avoid storing files on the internal hard drive of the laptop.
Extra Battery and Charger
If a portable computer is to be used for prolonged periods of time when it does not have access to a permanent power source, the acquisition of extra batteries and a charger should be considered.
Network Interface
A network interface adapter is required. The recommendation is to purchase 10/100 auto-sensing Ethernet as provided by either an interface card or built in NIC on the motherboard.
Miscellaneous Ports
A minimum of one USB port and/or one IEEE1394 (FireWire) port is required. An external port, which is SVGA or equivalent, will allow a connection to a quality desktop display. Desktop displays are not a necessity, but if the ability to display on an external monitor is desired, such a port may be required. For presentation purposes, an SVGA port, s-video out or TV-out port, or composite video-out port are all acceptable.
Desirable
Wireless network capability built-in (i.e. integrated antenna).
Miscellaneous
Plug and Play capability (consisting of hardware and software components that card, PC, and operating system manufacturers incorporate into their products) is a requirement. Plug and Play makes the card capable of identifying itself and the resources it requires. The system’s software automatically sets up a suitable configuration for the card.
Carrying Case
A carrying case should be available and may be included in the price of the base system.
Warranty
A three-year on-site warranty should be the minimum. On-site warranties for laptops are somewhat unusual. The norm is that laptops be sent or taken to an authorized service center. Perhaps the school can negotiate for an on-site warranty, but since so few manufacturers provide it as an option, it’s limiting to require it as a minimum.

PRINTERS

This section applies to printers. When selecting a printer, consideration was given to the following: the users, location, purpose, and volume. Current technological advances have expanded to such a point that this equipment should have multi-functional uses (i.e. scanning and/or fax).

LASER PRINTERS: The following set of features and associated criteria is intended to help in the development of specifications for the acquisition of laser printers:
FEATURE
CRITERIA
LAN: The capability to directly to a computer to provide all features and functions.
Speed: Network level performance can be achieved at a 5 PPM speed. However, the need for higher speeds based on volume can be considered.
RAM: Network level of performance can be achieved with 4 MB of RAM, but incremental expansion to 64 MB may be needed in high volume situations and/or when the Post Script language is used.
Resolution: A resolution of 600 dots per inch (DPI) or higher is recommended.
Languages: Good basic compatible languages include HP PCL and Post Script Level 2. If Post Script is not specified, it might be advisable to require the capability to be upgraded to support Post Script and to increase the RAM to 8 MB or more.
Rated Usage: The capacity to output 15,000 pages per month is usually adequate, but business needs and volume may require a higher usage rating.
Input Paper Capacity: A configuration with at least one 500 sheet paper drawer may reduce the monitoring and support of the printer.
Output Paper Capacity: A configuration with at least one 250 sheet paper capacity may reduce the monitoring and support of the printer.
Network Adapter: A network interface adapter is recommended. The connectivity can be achieved with a built in interface 10/100 Ethernet card or external print server device.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE CONFIGURATIONS

The general consensus around the issue of "bricks" versus networked computers in the classrooms is that a mix including labs and classroom computers all connected by local area networks, is the ideal solution for most schools.

CONFIGURATION

• Standalone computers (Must be purchased network ready)

Advantage: Available for use prior to having a network

Disadvantages:

• Must shuffle diskettes
• Lack of software management
• Difficult to share files, peripherals
• Need printer sharing devices or one printer per computer

Configuration:

• Networked "bricks" in a lab setting

Advantages:

• May share files/peripheral devices (printers)
• Software more economical
• Whole class instruction
• Software management centrally handled

Disadvantages:

• May need assistance in managing lab
• Need an extra room to house lab
• May require a projector for effective teaching of skills

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

The preceding tables depicting the minimum hardware recommendations were used as benchmark configurations in our basic technology plan. They also establish the standards by which our school technology programs may be assessed. This, in turn, determines the additional resources necessary to ensure the desired result in every classroom. It is important to determine what is required to bring our school facility up to signal distribution (data, voice, and video) and electrical supply standards necessary to install the school-wide basic technology program.

Area of Consideration

1. Internal LAN of only HP PC Macintosh machines on a single server

• Preliminary Standard - Windows XP OS, file and printer services over TCP/IP, Ethernet networking
• Recommendation - Approve for implementation
• Implementation and Support references - The guide to the RVITP entitled Technological Recommendations and Standards

2. Internal LAN of Thin client boxes

• Preliminary Standard - Windows XP or Macintosh Operating system,, Stepford network
• Recommendation - Approve for implementation
• Implementation & Support references - The guide to the RVITP entitled Technological Recommendations and Standards

3. HP/Macintosh laptops

• Preliminary Standard - Computer OS as specified above. Macintosh supports file with print services to enable the sharing of files & print services between both environments.
• Recommendaiton - Approve for implementation
• Implementation & Support references - The guide to the RVITP entitled Technological Recommendations and Standards

5. LAN Topology for the School

• Preliminary Standard - Ethernet wired to current telecommunications standards
• Recommendation - Approve for implementation
• Implementation & Support references - Telecommunications Wiring Guidelines

6. Electronic Mail (e-mail)

• Preliminary Standard - Windows Outlook Express
• Recommendation - Approve for implementation
• Implementation & Support refernces - District e-mail

7. LAN Physical Infrastructure

• Preliminary Standard - State Wiring Standards:
• Recommendation - Approve for implementation
• Implementation & Support references - State Wiring Standards

8. Video & Multimedia over IP

• Preliminary Standard - Interactive Whiteboard Overhead projectors
• Recommendation - Approve for implementation
• Implementation & Support references - District guidelines

9. Telephony and Voice Messaging

• Preliminary Standard - Aries Standards
• Recommendation - Approve for implementation
• Implementation & Support references - District Guidelines

10. Paperless Grade book and Attendance

• Preliminary Standard - Aries Standards
• Recommendation - Approve for implementation
• Implementation & Support references - Vendors who can provide campus solutions

11. Wireless LAN and WAN

• Preliminary Standard - Stepford standards
• Recommendation - Approve for implementation
• Implementation & Support references - Vendors who can provide campus solutions

12. Thin Clients, Windows Terminals

• Preliminary Standard - Characteristics of a properly managed desktop Stepford standards for Thin Client environment
• Recommendation - Approve for implementation
• Implementation & Support references - Vendors who can provide campus solutions

Hardware:
Total Computers = 226
Computers for Staff - 46 Teachers / 2 per classroom
Student Computers including Library - Students 4 Bricks per classroom / *88 Bricks /Lib. 25
Comp. w/student Classroom - 22 / CAD 20
Comp. Classrooms including Library - 4
Comp Labs/number of computers - Computer Lab *30 / Communications Lab 12
After School Hours -
Number of Classrooms Connected - 22 + Library

The asterisk (*) indicates that the system is a brick. The computers are in bold print.

TO INSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY THROUGHOUT THE CAMPUS

In order to effectively implement the Rio Vista High School Technology Plan, the following recommendations are presented. Please note that ergonomic issues are addressed in these recommendations. It is mandatory that schools begin to address ergonomic concerns for both their employees and students (New York Times, 1996). These recommendations are based on guidelines in Title III: Technology in Education, “The Educational Excellence for All Children Act of 1999.” It is imperative to reducing the cost of technology that we try to purchase all equipment from the same provider to receive the best prices possible due to the size of our school and technology funding available.

Goal One:

Through 2008-2011 every classroom, administrative and support office space will have connectivity to the school’s LAN, district WAN and the Internet.

Annually:

The school will develop and review a blueprint outlining all Activity: areas of connectivity, hub locations as well as any local servers.
The technology committee will conduct an audit of every classroom and office space to evaluate connectivity to the school’s LAN, district WAN and Internet.

Goal Two:

By 2011 100% of all core content classrooms will have two teacher workstations, a four brick student lab, one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, LCD projector, Interactive board, technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, ergonomically appropriate support peripherals.

Activity regarding computers and computer labs:

By 2008 - 90% of all classrooms will have one teacher work station with a printer that is connected to the internet.
By 2009 - 25% of all core classrooms will have one teacher work station, a printer and a two station student lab that is connected to the internet.
By 2010 - 50% of all core content classrooms will one teacher work station, a printer and a four station computer lab that is connected to the internet.
By 2011 - 100% of all core content classrooms will one teacher work station, a printer and a four station computer lab that is connected to the internet.

Activity regarding LCD projectors, interactive boards, presentations stations and multimedia computer:
By 2008 - 20% of all classrooms will have an LCD projector, interactive boards, and one network compatible color laser printer.
By 2009 - 40% of all classrooms will have one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, an LCD projector, an Interactive board, a technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, and ergonomically appropriate support peripherals.
By 2010 - 60% of all classrooms will have one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, an LCD projector, an Interactive board, a technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, and ergonomically appropriate support peripherals.
By 2011 - 100% of all classrooms will have one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, an LCD projector, an Interactive board, a technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, and ergonomically appropriate support peripherals.

Goal Three:

To promote effective and efficient use of technology as an instructional tool through staff professional development.
RVHS professional development committee will sponsor monthly training to improve their use of technologies to enhance teacher effectiveness, student achievement, and instructional management.

By 2008 - 90% of all classrooms will have one teacher work station with a printer that is connected to the internet.
By 2009 - 25% of all core classrooms will have one teacher work station, a printer and a two station student lab that is connected to the internet.
By 2010 - 50% of all core content classrooms will one teacher work station, a printer and a four station computer lab that is connected to the internet.
By 2011 - 100% of all core content classrooms will one teacher work station, a printer and a four station computer lab that is connected to the internet.
Activity regarding LCD projectors, interactive boards, presentations stations and multimedia computer:
By 2008 - 20% of all classrooms will have an LCD projector, interactive boards, and one network compatible color laser printer.
By 2009 - 40% of all classrooms will have one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, an LCD projector, an Interactive board, a technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, and ergonomically appropriate support peripherals.
By 2010 - 60% of all classrooms will have one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, an LCD projector, an Interactive board, a technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, and ergonomically appropriate support peripherals.
By 2011 - 100% of all classrooms will have one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, an LCD projector, an Interactive board, a technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, and ergonomically appropriate support peripherals.

Goal Three: To promote effective and efficient use of technology as an instructional tool through staff professional development.
RVHS professional development committee will sponsor monthly training to improve their use of technologies to enhance teacher effectiveness, student achievement, and instructional management.

To integrate technology into all aspects of instruction in the curriculum
To enhance student achievement
To promote a paperless environment in the administration of student information
Faculty will complete 20 hours of training das to the use and application of the technology within the first year of use with six of these hours on site.
Site technology plans will be updated yearly as the staff, faculty, and students become more literate in use and applications of the technology.
Teachers will have, update, and use the school web site and their specific assigned site within it to keep parents updated on student progress and assignments.
Faculty will be trained in using the student assessment and data features in support of Language Arts and Mathematics.
Classroom instructors will be trained on how to utilize network features for individual student storage folders.
Specific teachers will be assigned as trainers and mentors and will receive compensation for after hour assistance with their peers.
Specific levels of accomplishment will be set and established and when they are completed certificates of achievement will be awarded.
To integrate technology into all aspects of instruction in the curriculum
To enhance student achievement
To promote a paperless environment in the administration of student information
Faculty will complete 20 hours of training das to the use and application of the technology within the first year of use with six of these hours on site.
Site technology plans will be updated yearly as the staff, faculty, and students become more literate in use and applications of the technology.
Teachers will have, update, and use the school web site and their specific assigned site within it to keep parents updated on student progress and assignments.
Faculty will be trained in using the student assessment and data features in support of Language Arts and Mathematics.
Classroom instructors will be trained on how to utilize network features for individual student storage folders.
Specific teachers will be assigned as trainers and mentors and will receive compensation for after hour assistance with their peers.
Specific levels of accomplishment will be set and established and when they are completed certificates of achievement will be awarded.

Funding Schedule

Description of Specific Actions to Improve Educational Practice

Goal One: Through 2008-2011 every classroom, administrative and support office space will have connectivity to the school’s LAN, district WAN and the Internet.

• Implementers/Timeline : 2009
  2010
  2011
• Related Expenditures: Server: $9,075
• Estimated Cost: Stepford Syst. 30 Brick Comp.Lab. = $45,485
  46 Computer/teachers$39,000
• Funding Source: Microsoft Partnership Academy Bond
  
  
  Goal Two: By 2011 100% of all core content classrooms will have two teacher workstations, a four brick student lab, one network compatible color laser printer, one multi-media computer, LCD projector, Interactive board, technology presentation station, appropriate assistive/adaptive peripherals, ergonomically appropriate support peripherals.
• Implimentation Guidelines: 2008-2011
• Related Expenditures:
• Estimated Cost: CAD Lab: $18,500 for computers / $5000 per year for AutoCad lease
  Communication Lab: 12 Computers = $13,000. Classroom Bricks: 88 $26,000
• Funding Source: Partnership Academy
  CTE Communica-tion Grant
  Microsoft
  
  
  Goal Three: To promote effective and efficient use of technology as an instructional tool through staff professional development.
• Implementation Guidelines: 2008-2011
• Related Expenditures: Training: $5,000
  Maintenance:$10,000 (2008-2011)
• Estimated Cost:
• Funding Sources:

EVALUATION

Objective Evaluative Documenation

1. Professional Development: a) Sign-in sheets for district and school level technology training. b) Published list of RVHS technology support team c) Published school technology plan d) Published school technology plan
2. Integration of Technology and Learning: Teacher lesson plans, evaluations
3. Technology Leadership, Policy and Accountability: a) Published inventory of hardware & software b) Published acceptable use policy c) Published Rio Vista High School technology plan d) Teacher portfolios of student successes
4. Effective Use of Technology Funding and Resources: a) Copy of letter and survey sent to local businesses. Notes from personal visits to businesses, agencies and service clubs. b) Published list of specific technologies to be purchased c) Published inventory and updates of hardware and software.
5. Public Awareness: a) Student acceptable use policies on file b) Published school homepage c) Copies of technology publicity in local media

Rio Vista High School Technology Support Team & Technology Committee

Paul Heaney, Technology Coordinator

Brandi Gomes, Language Arts/Multi-Media

Jim Bard,Industrial Arts

Janet Blegen,Library Technician

Larry Wright,Agriculture

Roxanne Donnelly,Parent

Jim Lake, Principal

Amy Eggers, Vice Principal

Bill Guggemos,Parent

Howard Knadler,Special Education

Agenda for 12/10/08 FOR Schools Meeting

Agenda
FOR Schools Meeting
RVHS Media Center/Library
Wednesday, 12/10/08 – 7 PM

1. WASC Accreditation Update
2. Safety, Health & Cleanliness
· Cafeteria
· Gymnasium
· Garbage Cans
· Adequacy of supervision during lunch (fights, food fights, trash left everywhere, couples making out on picnic tables behind the gym, etc.)
· Consider hiring part-time aides
· Discuss safety protocols & procedures in place in the event of fire, bomb threat, guns on campus, etc.
a. Use of walkie-talkies or Nextel phones?
3. Obtaining a textbook coordinator for schools.
4. Technology Instruction for Staff
5. Improved Communication between all involved parties
6. Volunteers on campus
· Volunteer Clearinghouse: Hale Conklin & Gale Bowen
· Volunteer guidelines/training
· Parameters for Site Administrators; develop a linear protocol for volunteer projects.
For example:
a. For electrical, plumbing, IT professional, concrete contractor volunteers -> check w/ Superintendent (is the volunteer plumber licensed? Can he do work under supervision? Have Release of Liability forms been signed?
b. For superficial painting, gluing baseboards, lower skilled volunteer projects ->consult w/ Maintenance Director.
c. For classroom, clerical, etc. ->Use your judgment, etc.

Location Change for next FOR Schools Meeting

Our next meeting will be:
Wednesday, 12/10/08 at 7 PM in the RVHS Media Center/Library
NOT in the Performing Arts Theatre/Bldg. E

RVHS Student Data Disk

Hi Everyone,

I stopped by the Rio Vista Police Department today to get some answers to the burning questions that keep coming up. I'll put it in a nutshell. The report number is #08-0823 and it was taken by Officer Rudy Granados.

There's a couple of different ways that the police department could have cut corners on this report but they didn't. They took this report in a thorough, time consuming way, which probably took them several hours to complete. The result is each individual child who is on the disk is listed individually on the report. Should anything come of this incident it will make things much easier to tie in and the report number listed above is all anyone needs right now.

I for one, am done with this incident. I will be watchful of my daughters credit (and mail!) until she is 18 years old, then I will be making sure we get a copy of her credit report at that time. Until then, we're done with this incident.